Medair WASH Project Manager Jobs in Kenya

[Medair WASH Project Manager Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: WASH Project Manager

Location: Marsabit County, Kenya

In Field: Nairobi office Manager for line management

Overall Purpose:

Working as an important member of a diverse team who are committed to serve the world’s most vulnerable with practical and compassionate care the WASH Project Manager plans, develops, monitors and evaluates the assigned WASH project(s).

This involves assessing WASH needs, designing projects, writing proposals and initiating and effectively managing and reporting on the projects in line with the objectives, timeframe and budget.

Providing technical support, leadership and strategic direction, other important aspects of the role include meeting quality standards in WASH delivery, encouraging beneficiary participation, liaising with other stakeholders and managing and training WASH staff.

Project Overview:

In Marsabit County Medair is responding to the serious drought through an integrated nutrition and WASH programme. Project activities in lude support for health facilities and mobile outreaches, and rehabilitation of water points.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

WASH Project Management

Manage the assigned WASH project(s) in order to meet the project objectives within budget and within the allotted time frame

Provide strong leadership of the assigned WASH project(s), working to ensure both short and long-term positive impacts and outcomes for the beneficiaries, local authorities (where applicable) and local WASH staff

Develop and implement an appropriate and effective WASH strategy in consultation with other WASH staff and field managers

Set clear objectives and indicators for WASH activities in collaboration with the WASH staff, field managers and, where appropriate, with the local communities

Continuously monitor and supervise WASH activities, overseeing the technical design, execution and evaluation of progress through outputs and impacts using both quantitative and qualitative data

Provide input into the integration of beneficiary participation, accountability and environmental protection in all aspects of the project

Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities according to Medair, donor and other applicable timeframes and formats

Develop new proposals, linked to the country strategy, in conjunction with the relevant field managers

Staff Management

Line-manage any WASH staff of the assigned project(s), including day-to-day management, development and training, appraisals, etc. It may also be necessary to line manage other WASH project staff

Facilitate regular meetings to assist information sharing between project staff, to ensure all staff members are aware of project objectives, progress, current work plans and to provide the opportunity for feedback

Provide coaching and technical supervision for staff in order to develop ownership and full responsibility for WASH activities

Assess the training needs of any WASH staff and ensure that appropriate training is provided/conducted

Financial Management

Manage the WASH budget for the assigned project(s) and ensure all expenses are according to budget and meet the Medair standards with regard to financial management, including accountability and good governance

Communication and Coordination

Develop and maintain appropriate, regular, transparent and supportive communication structures with the assigned WASH team, Medair in-country and HQ WASH managers and advisers and other relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, UN agencies and other NGOs), with the objective of ensuring good cooperation and partnerships

Participate in WASH coordination meetings and other working groups or meetings as required, representing Medair and feeding back to the WASH staff and field managers on relevant issues

Logistics

Support the logistics activities of WASH staff, particularly in relation to the purchasing of supplies and equipment for the assigned WASH

activities

Liaise, as necessary, with the WASH, logistics and finance staff to ensure items are procured, transported, stored, managed and accounted for correctly

Quality Management

Promote and use the Medair designs, approaches and other operating procedures, ensuring that all standardised formats are used and guidelines are followed

Ensure WASH projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements and in accordance with Medair, donor, country and international standards i.e. CHS, Sphere and WHO, standards etc.

Delegated Responsibilities

Implementation of the assigned WASH project(s) within budget and the agreed timeframe

Management of the WASH budget for the assigned WASH project(s)

Authorisation of expenditure on applicable budget lines up to $5,000 USD

Line management of assigned WASH staff, including recruitment, performance monitoring, disciplinary action, etc.

Management of the technical aspects of the assigned WASH project(s), including staff knowledge and performance

Representation of Medair at meetings and through relationships with external partners (e.g. community leaders, local and national government officials, UN agencies and other NGOs)

Qualification / Experience

Higher level qualification in a technical field, preferably in water and sanitation

Qualification in any of the following fields is desirable: BSc / MSc in Water / Environmental Engineering or Management or Civil Engineering or Hydrology / Geology

Work experience

2 years post-qualification professional experience in a relevant field
Management experience in a WASH context

Experience working in a WASH programme in a developing country, preferably in a humanitarian context is desirable.

Languages

Good English (spoken and written)

Ability to speak, or willingness to learn, local language

IT

Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

Experience with mWater

Experience with ODK or similar software

Experience using GIS software

Competencies

Motivation

Strong Christian commitment

Passionate about serving the poor

Self-motivated

Desire to learn

Team-building

Team-player with good inter-personal skills

Willingness to support others and to share workload

Aptitude for community mobilisation and capacity-building

Experience in training / mentoring / coaching staff

Experience of living and working in a multi-cultural team

Adaptability

Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels

Creative, open-minded, flexible, self-learner

Able to cope with basic living conditions in the field and during field trips

Willingness to be stretched professionally, personally, and spiritually

Technical expertise

Ability and willingness to manage project implementation

Good numerical, report writing and administration skills

Problem solving ability

Technical WASH skills within a humanitarian setting

Knowledge and understanding of humanitarian standards such as Sphere and HAP

Advanced planning, assessment and analytical skills

Management and leadership

Able to prioritise clearly and oversee multiple tasks

Able to take the initiative in project decisions

Able to enforce procedures

Able to set clear objectives for staff and to delegate

Committed to consultative and servant-minded leadership

Good understanding of humanitarian work

Areas of expertise

Construction

Engineering

Management

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to send a cover letter and CV to recruitment-ni@medair.org on or before 9th November 2022.

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